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Tier 1Kuwahara · Vintage BMX

1982 Kuwahara ET

1 verified completed sale · Mar 2026 – Mar 2026

Current Value Range
Low
Mid$1,300
High

Range requires 2+ comps — 1 sale on record so far.

1Verified sales
$1,300Median price
Mar 2026Latest sale
Mar 2026Mar 2026Date span
About This Model

The 1982 Kuwahara ET is one of the most culturally significant BMX bikes ever made — the bike featured in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. That cultural provenance combined with quality Japanese construction makes it uniquely desirable.

Value data updated daily from verified eBay completed listings. Condition and originality classified by AI, reviewed periodically.

What Drives Value
  • Cultural provenance (E.T. connection) creates demand beyond the traditional BMX collector base
  • Original Japanese components are essential to maximum value
  • Complete, unmodified examples are very rare and attract a significant premium
  • Condition premium is especially pronounced for this model
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 1982 Kuwahara ET worth?

Based on 1 verified completed sales, the 1982 Kuwahara ET sells for $1,300 to $1,300, with a typical value around $1,300. Condition and originality are the primary price variables — all-original examples consistently command a premium over restored or modified bikes.

What factors affect the value of a 1982 Kuwahara ET?
  • Cultural provenance (E.T. connection) creates demand beyond the traditional BMX collector base
  • Original Japanese components are essential to maximum value
  • Complete, unmodified examples are very rare and attract a significant premium
  • Condition premium is especially pronounced for this model
How is the pricing data sourced?

All pricing data on TrueSpec BMX is sourced exclusively from verified completed eBay sales — not asking prices, not forum estimates. Each comparable transaction is classified by condition and originality before being included in the database, which is updated daily. The low, mid, and high values shown reflect the actual distribution of real transactions.

How do I get a valuation for my specific Kuwahara ET?

The price range on this page shows what the 1982 Kuwahara ET sells for across all condition grades. To find out where your specific bike lands — based on its exact condition, originality, and components — run an Instant Valuation. The valuation compares your bike to the most relevant comparable sold transactions and produces a configuration-specific range in under two minutes.

That range can span $1,000+. Where does your bike land?

The market index shows what the model sells for. Your specific bike's value depends on condition, originality, and components — variables that can move the number by hundreds of dollars in either direction. An Instant Valuation gives you the precise figure, not the range.

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